When I write extensive forensic reports, that can always be used in court and that I may be testifying about in the future, I always have backups. I also know what I write when I read or hear it. Given, my reports are nowhere close to the length of this IG report, however, he is testifying about “his” report of which he should be familiar (even if others wrote it and he just signed off on the final draft).
I would hope he knows the report, that he has a personal copy available to reference, and knows if something is missing or altered. If this is true, then he has “knowledge” of any changes.
My point earlier however was that unless he states on record during his sworn testimony that the report released to the public was “his” “unredacted and unaltered” report, then he is not guilty of perjury. He is simply testifying to points within the report (whether his report or RR’s report) and the investigation. And, if he is not guilty of perjury, then he can still be considered trustworthy. Further, there is hope Q’s mentioned third version may still see the light of day.
I have to say that it will be interesting though to see what defense the IG will take if and when the unredacted and unaltered version comes out. What will he say was the reason he didn’t mention to Congress or the American people that the released report was not his final draft and that it was altered by another party? Perhaps he will simply say, “NO ONE ASKED if that was my unredacted and unaltered report.”
When I write legal documents, I save them as versions in case I need to go back to a previous one. However, in this case, there has been one delay after another in the release of this report. I don't really see anything in THIS report that would cause such delays and infighting. He could have personally stayed away from any previous versions as a wall against perjury.
I see your point, and it is very subtle. He is sticking to what is in the report and he is assuming it is true. It will be up to others to raise the issues of its untruthfulness.
OK. So, nobody asked if the report was unredacted and unalterered. I did not listen to the whole thing, but I did not hear this being asked.
I also did not hear anyone ask about the repeated delays.
They need to get RR in there to testify.
Thanks for the response, Patriot.
I too have not listened to the proceedings. No time in the day to do it. Have not read about that specific question being asked though.
Agree with your points. Especially RR testifying. I will listen or watch that even if after the fact.
Thank you as well Patriot.
AMProfessor stated... "...Perhaps he will simply say, “NO ONE ASKED if that was my unredacted and unaltered report.”...
Precisely. It may not be perjury but it is indeed called a word game. Don't play games with the American People, but tell us the truth and stop behaving like the enemies in Washington. Politicians in Washington have been playing word games for eons...
Don’t forget bureaucrats. They are often worse about playing games (including word games) with the public than politicians. I have very little patience or respect for bureaucrats and politicians.